Excessive Talking: A Hidden Sign of Autism, Per Experts Excessive talking, or logorrhea, may signal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly Asperger’s syndrome, per the Ile-de-France Autism Resource Center (CRAIF). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing this behavior reduces social stress and fosters inclusion. Let’s explore logorrhea as an autism … Read more
7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology Interacting with someone who always thinks they’re right can be exhausting. Psychoanalyst Juliette Allais and psychiatrist Frédéric Fanget link this behavior to childhood insecurities and cognitive biases. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relational stress … Read more
7 Signs of Emotional Unavailability in Relationships, Per Psychology Falling for someone is exciting, but what if they’re not emotionally available? Psychiatrist Alyssa Lee Mancao lists seven signs of emotional unavailability that can signal trouble. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relationship stress and boosts self-esteem. … Read more
7 Non-Physical Compliments That Boost Happiness, Per Psychology Compliments on appearance may feel good, but non-physical praise—like “Your passion is contagious”—creates deeper joy. A 2009 Women’s Psychology Quarterly study shows physical compliments can increase body dissatisfaction. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen non-physical praise reduce insecurity and boost confidence. Let’s explore … Read more
How Apathy Predicts Alzheimer’s Decline and What to Do, Per Research Apathy, a loss of motivation and interest, may signal faster functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease, per a 2025 study in Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how addressing apathy can slow progression and ease … Read more
Why Sleeping at This Time Lowers Heart Disease Risk, Per Research Your bedtime could impact your heart health. A 2021 European Heart Journal – Digital Health study finds sleeping between 10:00 and 10:59 PM lowers heart disease risk. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how better sleep reduces stress and boosts … Read more
3 Behaviors That Mentally Drain You and How to Protect Yourself, Per Psychology Ever feel exhausted after certain interactions? Australian researchers link three behaviors—emotional bombing, manipulation, and validation-seeking—to emotional exhaustion. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces stress and protects mental health. Let’s explore these behaviors, their … Read more
How Perfectionism Harms Your Sleep and How to Fix It, Per Research Striving for perfect sleep, like “I need eight hours tonight,” can backfire. Australian researchers in Behavioral Sleep Medicine link perfectionism to poor sleep quality. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how letting go of rigid expectations reduces anxiety and … Read more
How Emotional Intelligence Makes Your Holiday Unforgettable, Per Science Want a stress-free, joyful holiday? Science suggests emotional intelligence, paired with smart planning, is the key. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these skills reduce tension and boost happiness. Drawing on Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence and Dr. Laurie Santos’s The Happiness … Read more
Why Boredom Reflects the Human Condition and How to Embrace It, Per Philosophy Philosopher André Comte-Sponville calls Schopenhauer’s quote—“Our whole life oscillates from suffering to boredom”—the saddest in philosophy, capturing the human struggle with unfulfilled desires and existential emptiness. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how embracing boredom can reduce anxiety … Read more